Everyone has been talking about “shellac” for your nails. I was dying to try it but when do I have time to get my nails done?!? I used Krista’s wedding as my excuse to do it. And I have to tell you that I love it! Love at a ridiculous level. Love to the point that I will make time to have this done on a regular basis.
I’m sure most of you are going to know what this is, but for those that don’t . . . let me explain. It is a gel like polish that dries basically in a snap and it is YOUR nails. They buff just a tiny bit of your nail – seriously, just a ‘bump’ so that the gel can adhere to your nail. They paint a base coat and set your nails under a light. And then two coats of the color while putting your nails under the light after each coat.
I’m glad I chose a very neutral color because you really can’t see the grow out portion.
{proof I paint.} {yes, I have ugly hands.}
Unlike acrylics, there is not the huge bump where they grow out {or at least there wasn’t with mine.} But like acrylics, they are stronger. In my line of business {and I’m talking about motherhood not painting,} it is impossible to have a polished nails – until now!
These pictures were taking after 10 days. Ten DAYS! This is the length that I like to keep my nails. So, I have filed them down 3 different times!! AND you can’t tell!!! Totally worth ever penny! And this color is called Bubble Bath. The color on my nails, not the color on my fingers.
The color on my fingers is from this painting . . .
Now, I’m using this picture as my sneaky peeky because you would not believe how weird I felt painting utters! Almost uncomfortable. And I don’t know why, other than I don’t make a habit of painting any type of mammals’ boobs?! But honestly, the cow looked strange without them?!
Therefor, the cow has them. I refuse to have a funny looking cow – although, this is one funny looking cow.
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My sister just had this done too, she is a preschool teacher and is raving about how awesome… Now I am going to have to give it a try… Cute utters BTW… hahaha
I am OBSESSED w/ the gel polish!! I’ve been wearing it about 3 months now {going back every 14 days for a color change} and I never wanna wear regular polish again!! This stuff is amazing!! I can’t wait until they sell it in drug store so I can save some $$$. lololol
Pssst! You can buy all the supplies to do this manicure at home!! I did and I am a pro at it now!
did you have to buy the uv light to dry it?
I didn’t buy a UV light. I paid to have someone else paint them for me. I canNOT paint my own nails. I wasn’t born with that talent! hah!
Yeah! So happy I saw your post today. I been researching on the polish and was going to ask for mothers day but trying to decide if its worth. Making my appt now!!!
is everything ok…you haven’t blogged in FOREVER????
I KNOW!! Sorry, everything is great!!! I will be blogging shortly! Swear!
Been wondering if everything is ok….haven’t seen any posts……
Thank you for asking – everything is great!!! Been busy. I’ll blog shortly!!
Hi Kim, I’m so glad to hear you guys are ok. With the storms down south, it just occurred to me that you might have been affected and that’s why no posts. This is my first time posting anything (although I should’ve sooner…you’ve lit a fire under me on more than one occasion!) Glad to hear you all are safe!
WHERE ARE YOU?!?!